Author: David Great

The Federal Government has announced the complete closure of the Ijora Bridge in Lagos State starting April 27, 2025, to enable critical repair works. This was disclosed by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, during an inspection of the bridge on Monday, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to Kesha, Ijora Bridge—which connects the Ijora Causeway to Apapa—requires comprehensive maintenance, particularly the replacement of worn-out bearings beneath the bridge deck. She stated: “This bridge has been awarded for some time now in different phases. We are now at the final phase, which…

Burnley and Leeds United have secured automatic promotion to the Premier League, following pivotal results in the Championship on Monday. Burnley confirmed their top-flight return with a 2-1 victory over third-placed Sheffield United at Turf Moor, a result that also ensured Leeds’ promotion after their commanding 6-0 win against Stoke City earlier in the day. Club captain Josh Brownhill was the hero for Burnley, netting twice to seal the win and cap off a dominant season in which the Clarets have conceded just 15 goals with two games to spare. “I’m speechless,” Brownhill told Sky Sports. “All that hard work…

Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88 following complications from a stroke, the Vatican confirmed on Monday. According to his official death certificate, the stroke led to a coma and eventually caused “irreversible” heart failure. The pontiff died on Monday morning, nearly a month after he was discharged from a five-week hospital stay due to double pneumonia. Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, Director of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican City State, issued the official cause of death. The Holy See Press Office released the medical report Monday evening. The report noted that Pope Francis had…

Leeds United are on the cusp of securing promotion back to the Premier League after a dominant 6-0 win over Stoke City, with Joel Piroe netting four goals in a sensational performance at Elland Road. The Dutch striker, who had been on a goal drought since February, found his form in style—completing a hat-trick within 20 minutes before adding a fourth later in the first half. Junior Firpo made it 4-0 before the break, and Wilfried Gnonto added the sixth just before the hour mark. Leeds’ emphatic victory piles pressure on Sheffield United, who must beat second-placed Burnley in the…

With the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the Catholic Church enters a defining moment as preparations begin to elect a new pontiff. The Vatican announced that the Pope died peacefully at his residence in Casa Santa Marta, Vatican City. Among the leading contenders to succeed him is Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana. If elected, he would make history as the first Black Pope. A seasoned Church leader and respected voice in global Catholicism, Turkson gained international recognition after serving as a peace envoy to South Sudan under Pope Benedict XVI. Currently serving as Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy…

China on Monday issued a stern warning to countries considering new economic agreements with the United States, cautioning against doing so at Beijing’s expense as tensions deepen in the ongoing Sino-U.S. trade war. In a statement, China’s Commerce Ministry accused the United States of weaponizing tariffs and undermining fair trade practices. “Beijing will firmly oppose any party striking a deal at China’s expense and will take countermeasures in a resolute and reciprocal manner,” the ministry said. The warning follows a Bloomberg report suggesting that the Trump administration is preparing to pressure countries seeking tariff reductions or exemptions from the U.S.…

The Emir of Yashikira, Umoru Seriki of Baruten Local Government Area in Kwara State, has voiced deep concern over the growing presence of a new terrorist group known as ‘Mahmuda,’ which he claims is now occupying parts of Kwara North Senatorial District and neighbouring Niger State. In an exclusive interview with Daily Post on Sunday, the monarch expressed frustration at what he described as the government’s inaction and denial of the group’s activities. “The situation is that we are totally demoralized, we are not happy with what the authorities are saying that there is no presence of terrorists in our…

Riccardo Orsolini scored a sensational stoppage-time winner to give Bologna a dramatic 1-0 victory over Serie A leaders Inter Milan at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, reigniting the Champions League chase and shaking up the title race. On a historic Easter Sunday clash—their first in Serie A since 1978—Bologna knew they needed something special to keep their top-four hopes alive. Facing a dominant Inter side, the home team showed resilience and snatched a late win to move provisionally into fourth place. The visitors began on the front foot with Carlos Augusto heading just wide from an early corner. However, a lack…

Trent Alexander-Arnold marked his return from injury with a decisive goal to hand Liverpool a 1-0 victory over Leicester City, moving the Reds within three points of the Premier League title and condemning the Foxes to relegation. Despite Arsenal’s win over Ipswich delaying Liverpool’s official coronation, Arne Slot’s men came out determined. Mohamed Salah nearly made an instant impact, striking both posts inside the first three minutes. Leicester, fighting to survive, showed spirit. Stephy Mavididi was lively on the flank, setting up Wilfred Ndidi for a shot that also rattled the frame of the goal. Still, Liverpool kept pressing, with…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, accusing the administration of incompetence, indifference, and absentee leadership in the face of persistent killings across the country. In a strongly worded statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Atiku expressed outrage over the recent attacks in Benue State, particularly in the Logo and Gbagir communities of Ukum Local Government Area, where numerous lives were lost. “The Tinubu administration has proven, time and again, to be utterly incapable, wholly incompetent, and completely devoid of any coherent ideas for…